By Abac Cordero - Philippine Star - Friday, July 25, 2008
The Pumaren brothers, coach Franz of La Salle and coach Dindo of University of the East, picked up lopsided wins yesterday in the 71st UAAP season at the Philsports Arena.
La Salle was first to score, handling Adamson with ease, 76-61, before UE caught University of the Philippines in its worst form this year and ran away with an 87-58 win.
It was the fourth straight victory for La Salle since losing its opening game against arch-rival Ateneo. With its steady climb, La Salle is at 4-1, just behind Ateneo’s 4-0 slate.
“We just made sure that our mindset was to really play hard because we know they are capable of beating any other school here,” said Franz after the victory.
Just a few days ago, Adamson scored the biggest shocker so far this year when it brought down the favored UE squad, 66-64, behind Paul Gonzalgo’s three-pointer.
“After their game against UE, we came prepared for whatever they might throw against us. We’re getting our rhythm. The players are now accepting their respective roles now,” said Franz.
JV Casio once again led La Salle to victory with 19 points.
“He should start calling himself ‘Steady JV.’ He’s the glue of this team. He keeps us together,” said Franz of the defending champions’ main man.
Later on, the Warriors stepped into the court hoping to put their losing game against the Falcons behind. They did, and the result was a huge 29-point victory.
“In our last four games we didn’t have the aggressiveness. Now we showed what UE basketball is. So, we had to start strong and we caught UP by surprise,” said Dindo.
The Warriors worked on their noted press in posting an early 27-12 lead that ballooned to 36-13, 44-13 and 46-20.
Early in the fourth, UE more than doubled UP’s output at 71-33. And shortly after, the Warriors enjoyed their biggest lead of the game at 81-41.
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